Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 167 - 141. Adults Speak with Strength_2

Chapter 167: 141. Adults Speak with Strength_2

Under the bed, Qiang Zhihao was facing the mirror, checking out his unremarkable abs.

He had specifically signed up for a gym membership these past few days. Aside from attending classes and dating, he spent all day pumping iron at the gym, constantly checking himself out in the mirror whenever he could.

"Qiangzi, what are you looking at all the time?"

Zhang Gaoqiang didn’t take a break, seriously organizing data in front of his computer.

Lu Jincheng jumped off the bed with a bit of noise, and just as he turned his head, he saw Qiang Zhihao striking a pose.

"Look at that complexion, he must be burning with passion but lacking the strength, hitting the gym every day like grasping at straws,"

Mr. Lu, who had been around the block, sized up Qiang Zhihao’s complexion and said with a laugh.

Qiang Zhihao, fixated on the messages on his phone screen, smiled radiantly, ignoring the teasing from his roommates.

It was not until Zhang Gaoqiang closed his laptop and stood up, giving him a pat on the back, that he finally snapped out of it and dodged to the side.

"Fuck, Lao Zhang, cut it out!"

"Come clean, what’s up with you? You’re always clutching that phone, laughing like an idiot!"

"Nothing much, man, yeah, it’s just like that."

Qiang Zhihao quickly locked his phone screen and threw it onto the desk, trying his best to sound nonchalant.

As he said this, the boy couldn’t help but squint his eyes, his face breaking into a wide grin: "If I really must confess, then yeah, I guess it’s a done deal."

"Holy shit!"

"No way, bro, just like that you’re sorted?"

The roommates instantly burst into an uproar, howling like ghosts and wolves, jumping down from beds to gossip, rising from their seats.

Qiang Zhihao picked up his water cup and took big gulps, trying to hide the flicker of insincerity in his eyes.

True, in response to his confession, she had said she would think it over and that they could enter a trial period.

But...

They had already slept together, so she must count as his girlfriend now, right?

"There’s something about you, Qiangzi."

Lu Jincheng looked at Qiang Zhihao with a smile, hiding a hint of surprise.

He knew about Jiang Yu. Ever since he had arranged for her to go to the Panda next door, her numbers had been jogging along at a steady pace.

Moreover, she was rather cunning in this business.

After [Golden Stone] Media and the night tutoring session started a deep collaboration, she also got the promotional rights.

As she hung up QR codes selling products, she also privately sold some "authentic" live streaming merchandise to powerful figures on the ranking.

The tricks she conjured up on her own might be a bit clichéd in another circle, but for the wider live streaming audience, it really worked wonders.

Mr. Lu turned a blind eye to such little tricks.

If she’s not his woman, why should he care if she flirts or sells her charm, right?

After all, as long as it’s not prohibited by law, doing business in the live streaming world is all about skill—there are no rules, and nothing is off-limits.

If you have the ability to snatch the audience, that’s your own skill; as long as you’re not breaking the law, the boss is happy to see you succeed.

So, by the end of the month, she could earn a decent income too.

In that case, her sights shouldn’t just be limited to the school, right?

Picking and choosing so carefully, working so hard, she ended up with Qiang Zhihao?

He always felt there was something strange about it.

But on second thought, Qiang Zhihao was also a local rich second-generation from Jiang City, his monthly allowance enough to upgrade Jiang Yu’s lifestyle by a notch, and he even had a BMW to ride.

Seen by others, the two of them together could be considered a match of equals.

"Qiangzi, you’re awesome, can you teach me? Bro really wants to learn."

Zhang Gaoqiang looked at him with envy.

"It’s a piece of cake; I always said it’s all about technique,"

Qiang Zhihao said boastfully, starting to brag.

"Can you show your brother the chat history? What does a sweet romance look like?"

Zhang Gaoqiang asked curiously.

"Forget it, it’s too spicy, I’m afraid you won’t be able to sleep at night, it’s not really appropriate."

Qiang Zhihao paused, immediately shaking his head in refusal.

The frequency of Jiang Yu’s WeChat responses was roughly one out of every five or six messages he sent.

In her logic, she only agreed to reply to his messages, not that she would respond to every single one.

But offline, he accompanied her on shopping sprees, buying her gifts and makeup.

She would then become fiery with enthusiasm, all smiles, a stark contrast.

It was as if that cold and distant big sister never existed.

This kind of chat looked nothing like one between lovers, so how could he show it off to others?

"As per the tradition, when you get a girlfriend, aren’t you supposed to treat your dormmates to a meal?"

Actually, Nanhu University doesn’t have this tradition, but it’s common in urban novels.

Coincidentally, Liu Yisheng was an avid reader of legitimate copies and also grinned as he joined in the teasing.

"Can you bring your brothers along to broaden their horizons? It all depends on Qiang Ge to introduce us to the upperclassmen from the Music and Dance College."

"We’ll see, I’ll ask her later."

Qiang Zhihao said sheepishly, lacking confidence yet secretly holding some expectations.

"Lao Lu, if I invite them over to our dorm for dinner, would you come?"

Would Jiang Yu warm up to him if she saw how tight he was with Lu Jincheng?

After all, Mr. Lu was her boss.

"No problem, I’m good to go."

Lu Jincheng laughed and casually agreed.

...

The next morning, a Lexus LS with a Jiang City license plate stopped at the entrance of Jiangnan Garden.

Soon after, two young girls dressed exquisitely emerged from the doorway of Building 6, Unit 2.

One with flowing long hair and a sweet smile, her every move carried subtle flirtiness.

The other, with neat short hair and a commanding aura, didn’t show an ounce of worldly coyness or powdered charm.

The two of them were both contrasting and complementary. Just standing together, they gave off an overwhelmingly beautiful impression.

"Daddy~ Miss me?"

Zhou Sinin greeted the man in the driver’s seat as soon as she got into the car, her eyes curved into crescent moons, brimming with smiles.

"Uncle Zhou."

Guan Yongyi greeted him politely and took a seat in the back.

"You’ve gotten even prettier after a few months, Guan Guan. You’ve changed a lot."

Zhou Yuanxin nodded and smiled at both of them, signaling the driver to move on.

"What about me? You didn’t compliment me!"

Zhou Sinin pouted, pretending to be aggrieved.

"You should learn from Guan Guan. Just by looking at her, you can tell she’s ladylike."

Zhou Yuanxin turned his head, glancing at the short-haired girl beside him: "I heard Sister Lin bought you a place in this community?"

"Yes, Uncle Zhou, it’s quite convenient as it’s close to the university."

Guan Yongyi nodded, tilting her chin slightly.

"Nannan, what do you think about this place? I’ll buy you an apartment here too."

"The two sisters living together would be convenient for daily visits and looking after each other."

Zhou Yuanxin sought his daughter’s opinion.

"No need."

Zhou Sinin immediately waved her hands and shook her head like a rattle-drum: "I’m just a freshman. There’s no need to move out so soon."

"I don’t want to end up like Guan Guan, having to intern early in college and going through all the hardship."

"It’s good to get in touch with society earlier. You, my dear, just aren’t as mature as her."

Zhou Yuanxin didn’t insist.

On this matter, he and his ex-wife shared the same sentiment, respecting their daughter’s wishes above all. Although he had his say, he ultimately cared about her happiness.

He was the very definition of a doting father.

"I’m not a child!"

"Only children talk back. Adults speak with facts."

As the three of them chatted, the Railfa pulled up to a private restaurant.

Zhou Yuanxin had made reservations ahead of time, and the food was served promptly, quickly filling the small table.

"Guan Guan, how do you feel working with Professor Li Suying?"

As an elder, his topics with the younger generation were limited to a few categories.

Discuss studies, discuss work, discuss the future, discuss plans.

"It’s been great, Professor Li takes good care of me, arranging my participation in civil and commercial cases."

"Mhm, Lin Jie and I had lunch with her before the semester started. You can tell she’s a straightforward person."

Everyone chatted as they ate, and suddenly, Zhou Sinin received a phone call.

She instinctively glanced at Zhou Yuanxin, pondered for a few seconds, and chose to answer.

"Hello, yes, I’m the person in charge of ’Golden Stone.’"

Zhou Yuanxin was taken aback and stopped moving his chopsticks, all ears.

"You’ve reviewed the PPT, right?"

"I’m sorry, the scale of investment you’re suggesting isn’t within our range of consideration."

"My apologies."